1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1980 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Appia | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
